We have a few spotlight worth items to highlight at Christopher’s Rare Coins this month. Such as the 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar, in a PCGS graded holder with the grade of MS64. This particular coin is a common date and is priced under $100. What makes this coin worthy of being spotlight worthy, is its nice […]
In continuing with the ‘Odd Denominational’ coins, let’s dive deeper into 2-Cent Pieces. The 2-Cent Piece ran from 1864 to 1873 and was designed by James B. Longacre. The two-cent piece, struck in bronze like the new Indian Head cents, made its debut under the Mint Act of April 22, 1864. Coins of all kinds were […]
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and I hope that it brings you everything that you need. Let’s start off the New Year by discussing “Odd Denomination U.S. Coins,” beginning with Half Cents. We will also discuss 2-Cent Pieces, 3-Cent Pieces, 20-Cent Pieces, $3 Gold, and $4 Gold in the next […]
Happy New Year to all Christopher’s Rare Coins Newsletter subscribers! The rare coin and precious metals markets in 2015 reflected a mostly negative pattern. Typically, a long period of downward movement makes potential buyers leery and promotes inaction. The smart buyers, however, see this as an opportunity to buy at bargain levels or cost average down […]